Solder

Pronunciation: /ˈsɒldər/

Definitions of solder

noun a low-melting alloy, typically tin and lead, used for joining less fusible metals

Example Sentences

A1 I need to buy some solder for my electronics project.

A2 The solder melted easily when I applied heat to it.

B1 The solder joint was strong and secure.

B2 The soldering iron is used to melt the solder and create a connection.

C1 The technician used a special type of solder for precision soldering.

C2 The solder used in aerospace applications must meet strict quality standards.

Examples of solder in a Sentence

formal The technician used a soldering iron to solder the components onto the circuit board.

informal I need to solder these wires together to fix the connection.

slang Hey, can you help me solder this thing real quick?

figurative His words seemed to solder together the broken pieces of our friendship.

Grammatical Forms of solder

• past tense: soldered
• plural: solders
• comparative: more solder
• superlative: most solder
• present tense: solders
• future tense: will solder
• perfect tense: have soldered
• continuous tense: is soldering
• singular: solder
• positive degree: solder
• infinitive: to solder
• gerund: soldering
• participle: soldered

Origin and Evolution of solder

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'solder' comes from the Old French word 'souder', which is derived from the Latin word 'solidare' meaning 'to make solid'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'solder' has retained its meaning of joining or bonding metals together using a filler material, but its pronunciation and spelling have evolved slightly in different languages.